Overview
M.S.
in Ophthalmology is a postgraduate course in medicine that involves an advanced
study of the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eye. An Ophthalmologist is
a specialist in medical and surgical eye problems. The curriculum includes components
such as Orbital and Ocular Anatomy, Gross anatomy, Histology, Ocular
Physiology, Ocular Pathology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology in
relation to Ocular Immunology.
The
MS Ophthalmology program provides a solid foundation for the pursuit of a
research career. Master’s in surgery or M.S in Ophthalmology is a postgraduate
course in the field of medicine and sciences that are mainly involved with the
advance study of anatomy, physiology and diseases of an eye.
It
is a postgraduate Ophthalmology that makes you an Ophthalmologist who is a
specialist in medical and surgical problems. The course includes orbital and
ocular anatomy, Gross anatomy, Histology, Ocular Physiology, Ocular Pathology,
Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology concerning ocular immunology. The
course also imparts the opportunities for ophthalmologic research in clinical
surgery settings like fine microsurgery, using the operating microscope, and
intraocular surgery or vitreoretinal surgery of the eye. It is beneficial to
deliver total eye care, meaning vision services, eye examinations, medical and
surgical eye care, diagnosis and treatment of disease, and visual complications
that are caused by other conditions, like diabetes. The Course is beneficial to
give treatment based on the assumption that treating the parts of the visual
system with the use of medicines, surgery, diet, and other therapies will
therefore treat the underlying eye problem. Ophthalmologists are specially trained
to provide the full spectrum of eye care, from prescribing glasses and contact
lenses to complex and delicate eye surgery.
Scope
As
our world’s population is increasing every day, the demand for ophthalmologists
will be continued and the job opportunities will always present. The people who
have completed their residency training can go on to pursue fellowship training
in Ophthalmology subspecialties. Aspirants who wish to become licensed medical
professionals, graduates need to hold a medical degree and complete a residency
programme.
Eligibility
The
eligibility criteria for MS Ophthalmology are:
·
Candidates
who wish to study this should have passed an M.B.B.S. degree with at least 50%
marks from a recognized university board.
·
Some
of the very reputed universities and institutes conduct an entrance examination
for admission.
Admission
Process
For
admission to the course, eligible applicants need to:
·
Have
MBBS or equivalent qualification, from an MCI- (Medical Council of India)
recognized university or equivalent.
·
Have
been registered trainees in the relevant surgical training program from a
recognized college.
·
qualify
an online test followed by a round of counselling
·
Have
scored a pre-set minimum aggregate score in the last qualifying examination.
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